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Your Brain on Stress
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Did you know that short bursts of stress may have surprising brain benefits? But long-term, chronic stress can really do damage. Watch "Your Brain on Stress" to better understand the impact of acute and chronic stress on your brain — and learn to manage the stress in your life.